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Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 4N1 Shell Beige dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B50

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Estée Lauder
4N1 Shell BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
The match
Chanel
B50
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
50
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Medium Cool
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with neutral to rosy undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Hourglass

    Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation

    10
    Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNot marketed for oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Medium Tan 20 Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium tan neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15

    3N1 Ivory Beige
    Shade match 93
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims 12-hour wearNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MC10
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry/oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium cool 10

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #7 · Patrick Ta

    Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

    13 Olive
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNot marketed for oily skinNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 4N1 Shell Beige (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

    Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, shade 3.5N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

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  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    340C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 340C

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    42S tan sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 42S tan sand

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Natural

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B50, against Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 4N1 Shell Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4N1 Shell BeigeClosest matchB50Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#cb9d7b#cb9f82Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · none of 5 comparable50
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B50.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage

Different

  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 45Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy B50

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26 more

Your shade $55 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.